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| − | '''Thunder''' is the [[sound]] produced by [[lightning]]. | + | '''Thunder''' is the [[sound]] produced by [[lightning]]. When a lightning bolt occurs it super heats the surrounding air. This causes the air to expand, resulting in an audible shock wave. Though the process is nearly instantaneous, lightning is always seen before thunder due to light traveling faster than sound. |
[[Category:Meteorology]] | [[Category:Meteorology]] | ||
Revision as of 20:13, October 2, 2008
Thunder is the sound produced by lightning. When a lightning bolt occurs it super heats the surrounding air. This causes the air to expand, resulting in an audible shock wave. Though the process is nearly instantaneous, lightning is always seen before thunder due to light traveling faster than sound.